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Albany

Louisiana · 865 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Albany has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,208. Population has grown 35% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,200. The poverty rate of 20.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

865
+35%since 1990
from 640 in 1990
1990 – 2025
646 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 478 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5508211K1K2K1990201020202024Albany
2024991
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,208
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,235 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,407
+89%since 1990
from $8,697 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.3%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$320
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
41.5% rent
2.9
+12%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(640)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(60)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(841)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.3%(37)
4
−54%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.3 min
+11%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Albany, Louisiana?

Albany, Louisiana has about 865 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albany, Louisiana?

The typical household in Albany, Louisiana earns about $25,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany, Louisiana expensive?

In Albany, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $74,200, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Albany, Louisiana?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Albany, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany, Louisiana?

About 20.3% of people in Albany, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 225 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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